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ronarndt 06-30-10 08:32 AM

Koni shock repair
 
I have to send a Koni shock to Tripoint Engineering to have it rebuilt. Their standard turn-around time is 3-4 weeks. I know they do first-rate work, but has anyone used another Koni repair shop that has a faster turn-around time, but still does the job properly?
(Moderator- I posted in suspension site, but not enough viewers to get a reply)

DaleClark 06-30-10 08:54 AM

Have you contacted Koni USA? They might do it themselves.

Might also just hit up Google, I'm sure there are a number of places that service Koni shocks as a lot of racers use them.

Dale

pito13b 06-30-10 09:26 AM

Out of curiosity, did yours start leaking? I went to adjust mine recently and one started leaking from the top. I assume this is covered by the lifetime warranty? I will probably contact Koni anyways but wanted to see if you had the same issue.

ronarndt 06-30-10 10:39 AM

Koni shocks
 
pito13b- I bought the shocks as part of a coilover setup on ebay, so the guantee is not applicable here. The leak is on the top and affects only the compression stroke. Rebound sillhas some damping effect.

gracer7-rx7 06-30-10 10:49 AM

Tripoint rebuilt and revalved my Koni Sport adjustables shocks. Turnaround was about 1 week over the Christmas holiday. They were probably slow that time of year though.

There is also a rebuilt facility somewhere in the middle of the country - Truechoice so that would cut down on the shipping time.

Zoolander 06-30-10 04:33 PM

From Koni's website:

In addition to the KONI Service Center in Hebron, KY, there are three KONI authorized rebuild facilities in North America. They are TrueChoice in Hilliard, OH (800-388-8783), Pro Parts West in Canoga Park, CA (818-888-8904), and Performance Shock Inc. @ Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, CA(800-965-5664).

FYI: I wanted to get my used ones rebuilt but the guy said it's just better to get it new. Especially with the 25% off Koni sale right now - but it ends today! Seriously, like right now.....hurry! They are $136 on sale compared to $181 on TireRack. Rebuilding it is $125 before shipping costs. Easy math.

I have these used Koni's in the FS if anyone's interested. I went with Pettit's Stage IIs.

Good luck.

ronarndt 07-01-10 08:19 AM

Koni shocks
 
gracer7-rx7 and Zoolander- thanks for the info. I will check on the time for the other repair sites. I would get new ones except I have the second valve installed on each for the compression stroke adjustment. Addition of the valve is about $100, so I get away cheaper by having the shock rebuilt.

BigTurbo74 07-02-10 02:58 AM

1 day turnaround time;

http://www.turblown.net/store/index.php?productID=72


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